PM Modi to Visit Arunachal Pradesh on September 22, 2025; To Lay Foundation Stone of Two Major Hydro Power Projects
Itanagar: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh on September 22, 2025, to lay the foundation stone of two significant hydro power projects being developed by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO) in Itanagar.
The projects include the Heo Hydro Electric Project (240 MW) and the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (186 MW), both undertaken by NEEPCO—a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited—in joint venture with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. With an estimated cost of over ₹3,700 crore, these projects are set to boost India’s clean energy capacity.
The Heo Hydro Electric Project (3×80 MW), located in the Siyom sub-basin of Shi Yomi district, is expected to generate around 1,000 million units annually, while the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project (3×62 MW) will produce about 803 million units each year. Together, they will harness the vast hydroelectric potential of Arunachal Pradesh, ensuring sustainable energy generation and delivering significant socio-economic benefits for the region.
By fostering new employment opportunities, these initiatives are poised to accelerate Arunachal Pradesh’s growth trajectory, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the nation’s broader vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Since its establishment in 1976, NEEPCO has been the backbone of power generation in India’s Northeast. Today, it operates as a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise with an installed capacity of 2,057 MW from hydro, gas, and solar projects. Since becoming an NTPC subsidiary in 2020, NEEPCO has played a vital role in driving clean energy transformation.
As India’s largest integrated power utility, NTPC Limited currently meets one-fourth of the nation’s electricity demand, with an installed capacity of 83 GW and an additional 30.9 GW under construction, including 13.3 GW from renewable sources. The company has set an ambitious target of achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032, further strengthening India’s Net Zero commitments.
